In God's Garden: Saint Benedict
Saint Benedict by Amy Steedman is a novel that explores the life and teachings of the famous saint. The book provides an in-depth look at Benedict's beliefs and practices, including his views on prayer, work, and community. Through the eyes of a young monk named Stephen, the story offers a unique perspective on the saint's legacy and its continued relevance in modern times.
By Amy Steedman · First published 1920 · Genre: Religion, Biography, Historical · 4,436 words
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It was in the year of our Lord 540 that Saint Benedict was born at Spoleto in Italy, and he was only a boy of sixteen on the night when our story begins.
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In God's Garden: Saint Benedict is listed on Textopian as a novel by Amy Steedman, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Amy Steedman
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religion, Biography, Historical, Inspirational, Children's Literature
- Length: 4,436 words
- Structure: 1 section, 56 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Religion — The book revolves around the life and teachings of Saint Benedict, who is a central figure in Christianity. It explores religious themes and contributions of Saint Benedict to the monastic tradition.
- Biography — The work is a narrative of the life story of Saint Benedict, making it fall into the biography genre.
- Historical — The story is set in the historical context of Saint Benedict's life, exploring the social, cultural, and religious atmosphere of the time.
- Inspirational — The book delivers messages of religious devotion, spirituality and values, making it fall also into this category.
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Saint Benedict · Christianity · monasticism · faith · spirituality · history · biography · religious life · medieval · Catholicism · virtue · prayer
More by Amy Steedman
- David the Shepherd Boy (1926)
- Knights of Art (1920)
- Joseph the Dreamer (1920)
- The Babe in the Bulrushes (1902)
- In God's Garden: Saint Ursula (1922)
- In God's Garden: Saint Christopher (1922)
- In God's Garden: Saint Catherine of Siena (1920)
- In God's Garden: Saint Augustine of Hippo (1928)
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